A Fast Future! Hennessey Tests Their Venom F5 Engine To Break 300mph

When it comes to speed and power, the good folks over at Hennessey know a thing or two. Today Hennessey is back in the news feed, doing so with a brand new engine that has been tested recently and has over 2,000 horsepower. John Hennessey recently confirmed the news in an interview, speaking about it with Top Gear, while also looking to break a new production car top speed record with the Venom F5.

Mr. Hennessey stated: “We’ve actually tested the engine at over 2,000bhp. Do we plan to deliver that power level to our clients? No, but we’ll deliver as much power as we need to break 300mph. [The aim is] to go as fast as we can. 300mph is the kind of baseline – that’s where we would like to begin. Ultimately, however, the tires and the venue of where we’d run the F5 are the limiting factor.” The motor comes in the form of a twin-turbo 7.6-liter V8 engine which is expected to deliver 1300 lb-ft torque. Impressive numbers to say the least, while Hennessey says they will begin testing the first Venom F5 prototype next year.

They also indicated that by the end of 2019 they are expected to break the 300 mph mark in Texas. Have a look at the large new motor in the images below and give us your thoughts in the comments below. Keep it locked for much more from Hennessey coming very soon.